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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Lakers Get Warning From Shai Gilgeous-Alexander During NBA Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from the second round. After going down 3-0 in the series, the Houston Rockets forced Game 5, and now the Lakers will hope to close things out at home Wednesday night.

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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

How many of the active NBA players to score 40+ points in an postseason game can you name in five minutes?

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 27

Two Lakers players get fined for criticizing the referees

Two Los Angeles Lakers players are now feeling the wrath of the league office. The NBA announced on Monday that Lakers guards Marcus Smart and Luke Kennard have been fined.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 27

New Video Shows Luka Doncic Trash-Talking Alperen Sengun During Game 4 Of Lakers-Rockets Series

Luka Doncic has been sidelined for the entirety of the Lakers vs. Rockets first-round series. But that hasn’t stopped him from engaging in trash-talk even from the Lakers’ bench.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 27

Marcus Smart & Luke Kennard Fined For Actions After Game 4

Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart has been fined $35,000 for questioning the integrity of game officials and Luke Kennard has been fined $25,000 for directing inappropriate language towards game officials, it was announced on Monday by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations of the NBA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / April 27

Marcus Smart, Luke Kennard Fined By NBA

The Lakers’ backcourt wracked up a pair of fines for their comments to the referees after Game 4, the league announced (via Twitter). Marcus Smart has

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / April 27

Lakers aim to fix turnover issue: ‘Majority are mental’

Turnovers have been a talking point for the Lakers throughout their first-round series vs. the Rockets, and it remains an issue even with L.A. holding a 3-1 lead.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / April 27

LeBron James, Marcus Smart Deliver Strong Message Before Lakers-Rockets Game 5

After winning the first three games of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into Game 4 with the chance to pull off what would’ve been a shocking sweep.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 27

The Lakers are focused on cleaning up turnover woes after woeful Game 4

In the week leading up to their series against the Rockets, the Lakers repeatedly emphasized the importance of taking care of the ball. Despite being up 3-1 in the series, there have been very few moments where it’s felt like the Lakers have taken that message to heart.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Bill Simmons creates super team of aging veterans led by LeBron James

As questions loom about LeBron James and Kevin Durant’s futures after the NBA season concludes, Bill Simmons has an idea that would see the two team up with Steph Curry.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / April 27

Should Lakers' Austin Reaves suit up for Game 5 vs. Rockets?

For Los Angeles Lakers fans, it looked too good to be true. With the team up 3-0 in their series against the Houston Rockets, an interesting detail popped up on the injury report for Game 4.

Lakers HC JJ Redick provides update on Luka Doncic's injury recovery

Lakers Injury Report: Austin Reaves, Kevin Durant Questionable For Game 4

LeBron James suffers an embarrassing low for the first time in his NBA career

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LeBron James News / Lakers Nation / April 27

LeBron James: Lakers Aren’t Comfortable Despite 3-1 Series Lead On Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to sweep the Houston Rockets as they dropped Game 4 on Sunday night. LeBron James struggled, as did the rest of the team, but the Lakers still hold a commanding series lead and will have another chance to finish the series back at home in Game 5.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 27

LeBron James and Luka Dončić stood up for Adou Thiero after Game 4 ejection

On a night where there were some ridiculous refereeing decisions, perhaps the most inexplicable in Game 4 between the Lakers and Rockets came at the end of the game.

Marcus Smart News / Lakers Nation / April 27

Marcus Smart Thinks Trash-Talk From Jae’Sean Tate & Rockets Was ‘Hilarious’

The Houston Rockets were able to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers by taking Game 4 and sending the series back to L.A. But attitudes and frustrations between the two teams began to boil over with multiple technical fouls and ejections and the two teams needing to be separated right after the game ended.

NBA News / Silver Screen & Roll / April 27

The Lakers have a big turnover problem against the Rockets

On the brink of advancing to the second round and pulling out a sweep for the first time since 2010, the Lakers fell to the Rockets in Game 4. With Kevin Durant out once again, it set the stage for a young and athletic Houston squad to play with a sense of urgency and desperation.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 27

Multiple Lakers Players Accuse Rockets’ Jae’Sean Tate of 'Cursing Guys Out' as Tensions Flare During Game 4

Game 4 of the first-round playoff series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets featured multiple heated moments and ejections on the court.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / April 27

Alperen Sengun Doesn’t Think Deandre Ayton Should’ve Been Ejected

The defense that Deandre Ayton has played on Alperen Sengun is a big reason why the Los Angeles Lakers were able to jump out to a 3-0 series lead against the Houston Rockets.

Los Angeles Lakers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 27

JJ Redick Addresses DeAndre Ayton’s Game 4 Ejection

JJ Redick addressed the controversial call that led to DeAndre Ayton’s ejection during Game 4’s loss against the Rockets. The play proved to be a turning point for the Lakers.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / April 27

Luka Doncic willing to pay ejection fine for Adou Thiero

Game 4 of the first round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets saw some tensions boil over down the stretch. A minor late-game altercation with about a minute remaining led to Lakers rookie Adou Thiero and Rockets guard Aaron Holiday both getting ejected.

Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / April 27